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Trainee Business Development

2 weeks ago

Swanley BR, United Kingdom ca705942-ddf6-4f68-9402-a309e33d3b47 Full time £23,809 - £24,000 per year

Role Overview

This is an entry-level, telephone-focused role for someone looking to start a career in solar energy and business development. The Trainee Business Development Manager will primarily support the Business Development Manager by conducting outbound calls, gathering key information, speaking with landowners and stakeholders, and helping to qualify new opportunities for solar projects. The role is ideal for someone confident on the phone, organised, and eager to learn the commercial side of the renewable energy sector

Key Responsibilities Telephone & Outreach Activities

  • Make outbound calls to landowners, agents, and potential partners to introduce solar opportunities.
  • Gather essential data over the phone and update internal systems with accurate information.
  • Follow up on inbound enquiries and schedule calls or meetings for the Business Development Manager.
  • Handle early-stage qualification calls to assess interest, land suitability, or project potential.

Data & Lead Management

  • Record detailed notes from calls and update CRM and lead spreadsheets.
  • Pull relevant data (land ownership, planning history, grid proximity, etc.) based on call outcomes.
  • Help prioritise leads and maintain an organised pipeline of outreach activity.
  • Assist in preparing follow-up emails, letters, or information packs for prospects.
  • Support preparation of proposals, presentations, and project update documents.

Project Administration

  • Organise follow-up tasks such as scheduling meetings, logging opportunities, and updating trackers.
  • Assist the Business Development Manager in monitoring project progress and capturing key milestones.
  • Manage digital files and documentation related to land enquiries and project development.

Skills & Qualifications Essential

  • Confident and professional telephone manner.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Able to listen carefully, gather information, and ask the right questions.
  • Good organisational and data-entry abilities.
  • Comfortable using Excel, CRM systems, and basic office tools.
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Desirable

  • Experience in a call-based, sales, or customer-facing role (retail/office experience acceptable).
  • Interest in renewable energy or property/land sectors.
  • Understanding of solar development (training provided).

Personal Attributes

  • Friendly, approachable, and confident when speaking to new people.
  • Resilient and comfortable handling high call volumes.
  • Curious, proactive, and motivated to develop new skills.
  • Professional attitude with strong attention to detail.
  • Able to manage time effectively and work independently when required.

**3-Month Training Plan Trainee Business Development Manager – Solar (Telephone-Based)**Month 1 – Basics & Confidence

  • Introduction to company, solar basics, and role expectations.
  • Training on CRM, spreadsheets, call lists, and data sources.
  • Learn call script and key questions.
  • Shadow live calls with the Business Development Manager.
  • Start making supervised calls and logging outcomes.
  • End of month review: confidence, call quality, accuracy.

Month 2 – Developing Skills

  • Learn simple site qualification: land types, grid basics, planning considerations.
  • Make independent outbound calls with daily/weekly coaching.
  • Improve objection handling and questioning technique.
  • Manage your own small pipeline of leads.
  • Assist with follow-up emails and preparing basic documents.
  • Mid-month review: call volume, quality, lead quality.

Month 3 – Consistency & Ownership

  • Take full ownership of daily calling and lead management.
  • Run small outreach campaigns (regions or land types).
  • Improve data accuracy and produce weekly activity summaries.
  • Support early-stage feasibility checks and simple stakeholder follow-ups.
  • End-of-month assessment and goal setting for next 3 months.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £23,809.00-£24,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • On-site parking

Work Location: In person